SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Notre Dame is looking to get its first win of the season when rival Purdue visits the House that Rockne Built on Saturday afternoon.

Here’s a look at our WNDU 16 News Now GAMEDAY team’s keys to the game, players to watch and game picks.

KEYS TO THE GAME

Jackson Neill: Defensive scheme or execution?

Something has to change with this defense. Personally, I think it’s the scheme. They’re playing a lot of zone, and Texas A&M was able to find the holes too easily. They’re not getting pressure on the QB, so they need to call up some blitzes.

Players on the defense just seem lost at moments, and I think that comes back to coaching — specifically with defensive coordinator Chris Ash. But Marcus Freeman thinks differently. This week he said it’s not the scheme, it’s t

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